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10:38 PM

Traffic snarls in Delhi as people throng to markets for shopping on Dhanteras

Traffic in the national capital came to a standstill on Tuesday as throngs of shoppers flooded the markets to celebrate Dhanteras, creating significant delays and inconvenience to commuters. Commuters took to X saying the traffic was heavy at several places including Badarpur flyover, CV Raman Marg, Punjabi Bagh, Badarpur Mehrauli Road, Taimur Nagar-Maharani Bagh Road, Ashram and Yamuna Vihar.

4:49 PM

Woman, MSEDCL staff booked on homicide charge months after man dies of electrocution

Eight months after a 20-year-old man died of electrocution in Ulhasnagar town in Maharashtra's Thane district, a case of culpable homicide was registered against a woman and MSEDCL officials, police said. The case was filed at the Vitthalwadi police station on October 26 based on a complaint lodged by the victim's brother. The victim, identified as Sujal Gadapkar, died after suffering an electric shock while taking a bath at his residence on February 22 this year. 

4:38 PM

Will you split family for power ambitions? Sharad Pawar slams Ajit on home ground

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar turned the heat on his estranged nephew and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Tuesday, virtually accusing him of breaking the family for his political ambitions. Campaigning for his grandnephew and NCP (SP) nominee from the Baramati assembly segment, Yugendra Pawar, the Pawar senior mimicked Ajit, who a day earlier became emotional over Yugendra's candidature at a rally.

 

4:28 PM

Internal quota among SCs: One man commission will be formed soon, says Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said a one man commission will soon be formed to gather empirical data for providing internal reservation among Scheduled Castes (SC). "We have decided regarding internal reservation at the cabinet yesterday. In principle we have agreed to provide internal reservation. A one man commission of a retired High Court judge will be formed, he will have to submit the report in three months," Siddaramaiah said.

4:21 PM

ED chargesheets AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan in alleged Delhi Waqf Board scam

Khan was arrested by the ED on September 2 from his Okhla residence and is currently in judicial custody. Special judge Vishal Gogne on Tuesday posted his bail application for hearing on November 7. 

4:00 PM

Kerala CPI(M) leader Divya taken into custody over ADM suicide case

CPI(M) leader P P Divya, accused in the Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu suicide case, was taken into custody on Tuesday by the Kerala police, hours after a court rejected her anticipatory bail plea."She has been taken into custody," Kannur City Police Commissioner Ajit Kumar told reporters here.

Divya has been charged with abetment to suicide in the case. Earlier in the day, the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thalassery, K T Nissar Ahammed rejected Divya's anticipatory bail plea.

3:48 PM

Centre has destroyed the sanctity of Sebi, says Congress

The Congress Tuesday levelled fresh conflict of interest charges against SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch, with Rahul Gandhi claiming a "Monopoly Bachao Syndicate" was at work, at the core of which was a "dangerous nexus" among the Adani Group, key regulatory bodies, and the BJP. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "destroying" the SEBI's sanctity painstakingly created over the years, thereby jeopardising the hard-earned savings of crores of small and medium investors.

3:33 PM

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah announces new leader

An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people early Tuesday, more than half of them women and children, Gaza's Health Ministry said. Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah said it has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem as its new top leader following the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike last month.

3:29 PM

Uttarakhand HC issues contempt notice to top bureaucrat

The Uttarakhand High Court has issued a contempt notice to Dr Vivek Joshi, Secretary Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for allegedly defying its order over the empanelment of an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer with the Centre. Justice Alok Kumar Verma issued the notice to the DoPT on October 23 on a plea filed by IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi who alleged a wilful defiance of the court's order on his empanelment. A division bench of the high court had directed the Central government in September to provide Chaturvedi with his empanelment documents as a joint secretary (JS).

3:19 PM

30 injured as mini-bus falls into ditch in J-K's Udhampur

At least 30 passengers, mostly students of a nursing college, were injured Tuesday when a private mini-bus skidded off the road and fell into a ditch in Udhampur district, officials said. The mini-bus was headed for Udhampur from Salmari when it met with an accident near village Farma around 12.30 pm, they said.

Authorities launched a rescue operation immediately and rushed 30 passengers to Government Medical College Hospital in Udhampur for treatment.

3:00 PM

Similipal Tiger Reserve opens for tourists after cyclone

The authorities of Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) on Tuesday opened for tourists, days after cyclone Dana hit the state. The Similipal National Park which included STR remained closed for visitors from October 23 due to the natural calamity. “This is to inform all the visitors/tourists that Similipal Tiger Reserve will be reopened for tourists from 29.10.2024 through Jashipur (Kalikaprashad) gate only. As of now, no visitors/ tourists are allowed through Pithabata gate. The exact date for entry through Pithabata gate will be notified on the official website,” a notification said.

2:58 PM

Our govt saving people's money by making maximum use of tech in health sector: PM Modi

The world is seeing India as a big centre of medical and wellness tourism, says PM Modi.

2:52 PM

People aged above 70 will get free treatment, to be given 'Ayushman Vaya Vandana' card: PM Modi

Elderly in Delhi, Bengal won't be able to benefit from Ayushman Bharat as their govts not implementing it for political reasons: PM Modi

1:26 PM

MP Pappu Yadav writes to Amit Shah over 'death threat' from Bishnoi gang

The Lok Sabha MP from Bihar’s Purnia wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah , claiming that he also tried reaching out to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in this regard.  He asked that his security be upgraded from the existing ‘Y’ level to  ‘Z’ in the wake of a ‘death threat’ sent allegedly by a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Read here for more details.

 

1:23 PM

Mahayuti using police machinery against Oppn candidates, says Raut; seeks DGP Shukla's removal

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday accused the ruling Mahayuti of using police machinery against the opposition's candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls, and sought removal of state DGP Rashmi Shukla. Raut alleged that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is resorting to attacks on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates, issuing threats to them and using police pressure to intimidate them as it fears that it would lose the state polls.

1:17 PM

Two killed, 64 injured as state transport buses collide on highway in Pune

Two persons were killed and 64 injured after two state transport buses collided with each other on the Pune-Solapur Highway in Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Varvand village in Pune district around 5 pm on Monday, an official said. A Pune-bound bus of the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a bus heading towards Solapur, police inspector Narayan Deshmukh said.

1:02 PM

Karnataka Examination Authority proposes Aadhaar-liked registration for all exams

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has proposed Aadhaar-linked registration for students aspiring for professional course seats from next year, with an intention to put an end to the menace of seat blocking, official sources said on Tuesday.The KEA has submitted this proposal to the e-Governance department.

"The e-Governance department is in favour of our proposal and they have sent a proposal to the Government of India for approval, we are awaiting the approval soon," KEA Executive Director H Prasanna said.

12:48 PM

Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike in northern Gaza killed 34

Gaza's Health Ministry said an Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in northern Gaza killed at least 34 people early Tuesday, more than half of them women and children. The ministry's emergency service said another 20 people were wounded in the strike in the northern town of Beit Lahiya, near the Israeli border.

12:22 PM

Centre creating system that gives opportunity to every youngster: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that his government is working to create a system that gives opportunity to every youngster and allows the youth to fulfil their aspirations. Addressing a 'Rozgar Mela' after distributing appointment letters for government jobs to over 51,000 people, he spoke of his government's efforts to boost the presence of new technologies and modern sectors such as space and semiconductors so that new employment opportunities are created.

12:20 PM

Delhi HC grants bail to co-accused in PMLA case involving AAP leader Satyendar Jain

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to two accused -- Vaibhav Jain and Ankush Jain -- in a case of alleged money laundering involving senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri granted regular bail to the duo nearly 10 days after the former Delhi minister was granted relief.

A court had granted bail to Satyendar Jain, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in May 2022, citing "delay in trial" and his "long incarceration".

12:03 PM

Mayawati accuses BJP and Congress of undermining Dalit reservation

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday accused the BJP and the Congress of attempting to alter reservation policies for Dalits in states governed by them, claiming these changes threaten the unity and rights of marginalised communities. The four-time former Uttar Pradesh chief minister took to social media to express concern over the "new system" of sub-reservation for Dalits implemented by the BJP government in Haryana and the Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka.

11:43 AM

News update: Kerala Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of CPI(M) leader Divya

11:38 AM

DCW recruitment irregularities case: AAP MP Swati Maliwal given nod to travel to US

The Rajya Sabha MP had sought permission a attend a program at UN and to meet her sister from November 2 to 15, 2024.

 

11:20 AM

If employment-generating industries are not there, how will jobs be available: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India used to wait for new technologies earlier. He said, "The technology which used to become outdated and useless in the Western countries, then it used to reach us. This mindset was created that modern technology cannot be developed in our country. What a great loss was caused by this mindset, India not only lagged behind in the race of modern development, but the most important sources of employment also started going away from us. In the modern world, if the industries which generate employment are not there, then how will employment be available? That is why we have started working to free the country from that old thinking of the previous governments. From the space sector to semi-conductors, from electronics to electric vehicles, we have made progress in every new technology."

11:14 AM

Confident that Ayurveda will continue to be useful for entire humanity: PM Modi

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I wish all my countrymen a very happy Ayurveda Day. This auspicious occasion of Lord Dhanvantari’s birth anniversary is associated with the utility and contribution of Ayurveda in our great culture, the importance of which is being acknowledged by the whole world today.” 

11:13 AM

Sale of Khadi has increased by 400% compared to the UPA government: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Khadi industry is growing, benefiting artisans, weavers, and traders alike. "This growth is beneficial not only for the Khadi industry but also for various sections of society. It leads to increased employment opportunities and boosts economic development," he added.

10:59 AM

Two more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter following attack on army convoy

Security forces on Tuesday morning gunned down two terrorists holed up in a forest area near a village in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of militants killed in the 27-hour-long gunfight near the Line of Control (LoC) to three, officials said.

10:44 AM

Delhi registers poor air quality with AQI 272 on Tuesday morning

The national capital's air quality on Tuesday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 272, an improvement from that AQI of 304 recorded a day ago, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Out of a total of 40 monitoring stations, data from 37 has been shared by the department. Among these, 10 stations -- Anand Vihar, Alipur, Aya Nagar, Bawana, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Narela, Wazirpur, Vivek Vihar, and Sonia Vihar -- were in the "very poor" category, while the remaining in the "poor" category.

10:30 AM

News update: ED raids IAS officer in connection with alleged irregularities in Jharkhand liquor trade

10:29 AM

Nara Lokesh meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in US, seeks support for advancing IT in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday said he met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and expressed desire for collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in the state. Lokesh, who is currently touring the USA, in a social media post said he also sought the tech giant's guidance and support in advancing IT in the state. "Had an insightful meeting with @satyanadella, CEO of @Microsoft. Sought his valuable guidance and support in advancing IT, AI, and skill development in Andhra Pradesh. Looking forward to collaborative efforts to drive digital transformation and opportunities in the state," Lokesh said in the post.